You and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, but now you are concerned about how that decision will affect the home you own together in Florida. With both of your names on title documents, you are both legally responsible for continuing to make payments on the...
Fort Myers Florida Family Law Legal Blog
Should you think about divorce alternatives?
When people think about divorce, they may immediately think of messy court battles and arguments. Divorce involves many different factors and it can be difficult to decide how to divide all your assets and figure out a settlement.However, divorce does not always have...
Coaching staff under fire after allegations of domestic violence
Marital problems are something that plagues every relationship between husband and wife. However, in serious cases where people do not understand or try to control their emotions, domestic violence can become a problem that puts the safety of victims in harm's way....
Division of retirement assets in a Florida divorce
The financial aspects of a divorce can be extremely complicated and often confusing. Florida law, among other states, can be difficult to understand when determining how to divide financial aspects in a divorce. Retirement accounts, like other assets that qualify for...
How serious is paternity fraud?
While you have long claimed that you are not the father to a child that you are paying child support for, your story has not been proven otherwise so you are continuing to provide paternal support to raise the child in Florida. However, as the years go on, you wonder...
How do I maintain my finances after a divorce?
One of the biggest issues many people have after a divorce in Florida is getting back to a secure financial state. Divorce can bring about many financial issues due to splitting assets and having to pay costs associated with the process. It can be very difficult for...
Are prenups only about money?
When you think of a prenuptial agreement, you probably are like most people and immediately think about a couple in Florida who are well off and have financial interests to protect. While that is typically the main use for such agreements, that is not the only way...
Don’t wait: File for divorce before your spouse
Ending a marriage can be difficult, but many factors may push you towards divorce. You and your spouse may have naturally grown apart, or you may have experienced domestic violence, verbal abuse or infidelity.Regardless of the exact reason, you feel unsafe and unloved...
Paternity and inheritance: why it is important
Unmarried fathers in Florida face more complicated questions of how to pass on inheritances and benefits to their Lee County children than married fathers since they may not know how the law will regard their biological children. The law could deny...
How can I cope with a difficult ex during a divorce?
Going through a divorce in Florida is never easy. It is especially difficult when you have children and have to determine a parenting plan. It can be made harder if you have a spouse who is not willing to compromise or who argues with you at every turn. You should not...

